Over half of our patients use Delta
plans in our office even though we do not have a direct contract with Delta. We do not
sign insurance contracts that would limit the amount of time we can spend with
patients or limit our use of high quality labs and materials. Delta’s policy is
to mail reimbursement checks directly to the patient 7-10 business days after
treatment. This means that we collect from Delta patients at the time of
treatment and that patients cash the checks they receive from Delta. We
will always file all insurance claims and paperwork for you. Our fees are
average for our area and each Delta plan pays a different amount depending on
the agreement that your employer made with Delta. For instance we have found
that UCSF’s Delta plan reimburses patients $79 for a regular cleaning whereas
Google’s Delta plan reimburses patients $111 for a regular cleaning. Most of
our Delta patients receive reimbursement of about 70-95% on their cleanings and
exams, 50-60% on basic procedures like fillings, and 30-40% on major work like
crowns and dentures. To find out more about your specific benefit levels and how they apply to contracted and non-contracted dental offices,
please visit the Delta Dental website where you can enter your name and
identification information to receive more detailed information about your plan
limitations and coverage.